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residual

[ri-zij-oo-uhl] / rɪˈzɪdʒ u əl /


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For a while, they’re obscured by the residual blood droplets that I can’t seem to wipe from my vision.

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As soon as the procedure was completed, the coffin was covered with the lava-infiltrated earth and a dusting of some residual ash that had drifted to Selfoss from the recently erupted volcano.

From Literature

There was still some residual smoke emanating from Mrs. Hobart’s neck.

From Literature

I can so clearly see you demanding something from the performing arts that just isn’t residual there.

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The residual smoke from the feathers has made my eyes teary, which adds a very nice touch.

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